Description
Beef tips simmer into tender perfection with minimal effort in this hearty No Peek Beef Tips recipe that lets your oven do all the hard work. Comforting and rich, these savory bites pair perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds beef
Supporting Liquids:
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces water
Seasonings:
- 0.87 ounces brown gravy mix
- 1.25 ounces beefy onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Coat your 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange 2 pounds of beef cubes in a single, even layer across the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper directly over the meat cubes, ensuring balanced seasoning.
- Whisk together 1 packet brown gravy mix, 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, 1 envelope Beefy Onion Soup Mix, and 10.5 ounces water in a separate mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixed sauce carefully over the beef cubes, gently stirring to ensure every piece gets coated evenly.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to lock in moisture and prevent any steam from escaping.
- Place the covered dish in a preheated oven at 300°F on the center rack, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with rich flavor.
- Bake for exactly 3 hours without removing the foil or opening the oven door, which could interrupt the cooking process.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carefully peeling back the foil to release steam safely.
- Serve the beef tips hot, spooning the thick, savory sauce directly over the meat.
Notes
- Choose chuck roast or stew meat with good marbling for the most tender, flavorful results.
- Resist the urge to peek or stir during cooking, as this releases heat and extends cooking time.
- For a lower-sodium version, select low-sodium soup mixes and gravies to control salt content.
- Create a gluten-free adaptation by using cornstarch instead of flour-based gravy mix and checking soup labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on slow cooker, 2.5-3 hours (oven)
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg